Flashing Over Gutters

Place the drip edge down aligning it so water will drip into the gutters.

Flashing over gutters.

You may have to temporarily remove your hangers as you go or you can notch out the apron around them. Install drip edges on the eaves first. Adding roof flashing for efficient water flow. Most gutter flashing installation packages are sturdy enough however for people who want their gutter flashing to be even stronger personal installation and gutter flashing set up is also an ideal option.

When you install the drip edge over this strip it keeps the lower flange further from the home s siding which helps to keep water further from the home. The gutter flashing comes in various widths and 12 foot lengths. Using over flashing on the gutter for when you cannot use sealant. Gutter flashing is also commonly known as a gutter apron.

It is a solid sheet that is pre formed to fit under the shingles and over the gutter underneath the roof line. Home centers sell a gutter apron in 10 ft. Some of the steps in gutter flashing installation include. It is installed on the top of the roof near the eave of the house and is slid under the shingles.

The leading edge of the flashing is called the drip edge.